Rajasthan
State in northwestern India
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Rajasthan is a state in northwestern India. It is the largest Indian state by area and the seventh largest by population. It covers 342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq mi) or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is on India's northwestern side, where it comprises most of the wide and inhospitable Thar Desert and shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west, along the Sutlej-Indus River valley. It is bordered by five other Indian states: Punjab to the north; Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the northeast; Madhya Pradesh to the southeast; and Gujarat to the southwest. Its geographical location is 23°3' to 30°12' North latitude and 69°30' to 78°17' East longitude, with the Tropic of Cancer passing through its southernmost tip.
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'Only vidaai is left': Rajasthan MP’s quirky take on Operation Sindoor and Pakistan — watchDuring a Parliament discussion on Operation Sindoor, Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal likened Pakistan to India's "wife," sparking laughter and controversy. His remark followed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Rajasthan schools closed in 11 district tomorrow as IMD issues Red alert for heavy rainfall; check list hereHeavy rains caused flooding in several parts of Rajasthan, prompting school closures and red alerts in multiple districts.DNA - Published | |
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1 pyre, 2 siblings: Fury over Rajasthan school tragedyA pall of grief descended upon Piplodi village in Rajasthan as families mourned the loss of seven schoolchildren, aged 7 to 13, killed in a school building collapse. The tragedy, which occurred during..IndiaTimes - Published | |
7 kids die, 21 hurt in Rajasthan classroom roof collapseIn Rajasthan's Jhalawar district, a classroom ceiling collapse at Piplodi Govt Upper Primary School led to the tragic deaths of seven children and injuries to 21 others. The incident occurred shortly..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Operation Sindoor continues, preparedness has to be very high,' says CDS Chauhan; claims 'there are no runners up in war'CDS Anil Chauhan affirmed the continuation of Operation Sindoor, initiated in response to the Pahalgam attack, emphasising the necessity for constant readiness. He highlighted the evolving nature of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Watch: Government school roof collapses in Rajasthan, at least 60 students trapped, rescue operations underwayA government school building collapsed in Piplodi village of Jhalawar district of Rajasthan during morning prayer. At least 60 students are reportedly trapped under the debris.DNA - Published | |
Devout thief does darshan first, then flees with temple donation box in RajasthanIndiaTimes - Published | |
Rajasthan government transfers 12 IAS, 91 IPS in major bureaucratic reshuffle, check full list hereIn a major bureaucratic reshuffle, Rajasthan government has transferred 12 Indian Administration Service (IAS), 91 Indian Police Service (IPS) and 142 Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officers.DNA - Published | |
Watch video: Ajmer floods sweep away bikes, carts and even people; red alert in multiple Rajasthan districtsRajasthan is grappling with severe flooding after heavy downpours, prompting red alerts in several districts. Ajmer's Khwaja Garib Nawaz Dargah witnessed intense flooding, while a school van was..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rajasthan energy minister Heeralal Nagar’s Rs 2 lakh electricity bill unpaid: Hanuman Beniwal alleges VIP bias; flags fund misuseIndiaTimes - Published | Government appoints chief justices of 5 high courts, transfers 4 othersThe Union government has announced the appointment of chief justices for five high courts, including Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gauhati, Patna, and Jharkhand. Additionally, the chief justices of..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Prayed for film’s release': 'Udaipur Files - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' makers moves SC against Rajasthan HC stay; hearing in 2–3 daysIndiaTimes - Published | Good news for commuters, NHAI to take over construction of two new expressways in Rajasthan, set to reduce travel time to..., will connect THESE major citiesThe National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken over the construction of two key expressways in Rajasthan, the Jaipur-to-Pachpadra and Bikaner-to-Kotputli highways.DNA - Published |
Ravi and Beas tribunal gets another extensionThe Ravi and Beas Waters Tribunal, formed in 1986 to resolve water-sharing issues between Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, has received another year-long extension due to unresolved clarifications..IndiaTimes - Published | Jaguar Fighter jet crash: Who were pilots killed in Rajasthan crash? A young pilot, another had just...Squadron Leader Lokendra Singh Sindhu, 31, was from Haryana's Rohtak while Flight Lieutenant Rishi Raj Singh, 23, was from Pali in Rajasthan. This is not the lone incident of a Jaguar fighter jet crash..DNA - Published |
Two IAF pilots killed as Jaguar jet crashes in Rajasthan's ChuruIndiaTimes - Published | 'He died trying to save village': Eyewitness recalls scattered remains, a diary, and a pilot's last act of bravery during fighter jet crashAn Indian Air Force Jaguar Trainer aircraft crashed near Churu, Rajasthan, resulting in the deaths of both pilots during a routine training mission. Eyewitnesses reported the pilot's efforts to steer..IndiaTimes - Published |
Both IAF pilots killed after Jaguar fighter crashed in Rajasthan, court of enquiry set up for investigationA Jaguar aircraft of the IAF crashed in Rajasthan's Churu district on Wednesday, official sources said. The aircraft crashed in an agriculture field in Bhanoda village around 1.25 pm. A court of..DNA - Published | Fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan's ChuruA fighter jet crashed in Rajasthan's Churu on Wednesday.DNA - Published |
Kota shocker: Cop’s slap leaves shopkeeper unconscious; video sparks public outrageA shocking video circulating online shows a police officer in Kota, Rajasthan, allegedly slapping a shopkeeper unconscious after an argument over a parked bike. The NGO NCMIndia Council For Men Affairs..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Boats are sailing, cars are floating': Congress' Supriya Shrinate slams BJP's Gujarat model; heavy rains in Surat submerge streetsCongress leader Supriya Shrinate criticized BJP's Gujarat Smart City model as heavy rain caused severe flooding in Surat. Over 400 mm of rain in 36 hours submerged roads and homes, disrupting daily..IndiaTimes - Published |
Won’t share Indus waters with other states: OmarJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly opposed the central government's proposal to divert Indus River waters to other states, asserting that J&K's needs must be prioritized. His..IndiaTimes - Published | Bigger Indus plan: 113km canal to take surplus to Punjab, Haryana and RajasthanIndia is advancing its Indus water strategy by initiating a feasibility study for a 113 km canal to transfer surplus water from Jammu & Kashmir to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. This project aims to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indus waters will be taken to Rajasthan, Pakistan to yearn for every drop: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Indus waters will reach Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar via canals within three years, enhancing irrigation and potentially impacting Pakistan's food security...IndiaTimes - Published | Rajasthan boy overcomes self-doubt to script NEET success storyMahesh Kumar from Rajasthan, a Hindi-medium student, defied expectations by topping NEET-UG 2025 with a 99.9 percentile score. Initially hesitant to pursue science due to language concerns, Mahesh..IndiaTimes - Published |
No perfect scores in NEET-UG '25, cutoffs dip; Rajasthan boy is AIR 1NEET-UG 2025 results reveal a tougher exam as no candidate achieved a perfect score, with Mahesh Kumar from Rajasthan topping at 686. Cut-offs have declined across categories, and Delhi's Avika..IndiaTimes - Published | Labourer's mud house turns village's hub of joy after NEET featShrawan Kumar, a 19-year-old from a humble background in Rajasthan, has cleared NEET, securing a commendable rank in the OBC category. Despite working in a factory and his parents washing dishes to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India plane crash: Dreams shattered midair for 12 from Rajasthan, including doctor couple & their 3 childrenIndiaTimes - Published | 8 friends on picnic drown while taking bath in river in Rajasthan, 3 rescuedEight men drowned in the Banas river in Rajasthan's Tonk district on Tuesday, local police said. Three others were rescued and their condition was stable, the Superintendent of Police, Tonk, Vikas..DNA - Published |
Heatwave alert issued in Delhi-NCR, IMD predicts temperature will rise by..., in the next...The IMD has recorded the highest maximum temperature of 47.4 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar on Monday, June 9.DNA - Published | Passport of Rajasthan staffer held for spying reveals 4 Pakistan tripsRajasthan Police discovered Shakur Khan's passport, revealing multiple trips to Pakistan, including one in March 2025. Khan, an assistant administrative officer, is accused of aiding Pakistani visa..IndiaTimes - Published |
Patient raped in ICU of Rajasthan hospital by nursing stafferIn Alwar, a shocking incident occurred at ESIC Medical College where a 32-year-old woman, recovering from a tubectomy in the surgical ICU, was allegedly raped by a nursing staff member. Following the..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajasthan: Alwar woman raped inside hospital ICU by nursing staffer; probe underway at ESIC collegeIn Alwar, a shocking incident occurred at ESIC Medical College where a 32-year-old woman, recovering from a tubectomy in the surgical ICU, was allegedly raped by a nursing staff member. Following the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Double engine' model only emitting smoke: Sachin Pilot slams BJP; says people still trust CongressSachin Pilot criticized the BJP's "double engine" government model, calling it an illusion that fails to deliver real progress in Rajasthan. He alleged administrative control lies with bureaucrats,..IndiaTimes - Published | Gender-neutral shift: JNU vice-chancellor to be called 'Kulguru' instead of 'Kulpati'Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has decided to replace 'Kulpati' with 'Kulguru' for its vice-chancellor on degree certificates and academic records, a decision made during an Executive Council..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC panel lens on encroachments in RanthamboreThe Supreme Court has established a three-member committee to tackle increasing encroachments, pilgrim activity, and mining concerns within Rajasthan's Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Responding to..IndiaTimes - Published | India clears literacy exam with 80.9%, but gender & urban-rural gaps remainThe PLFS 2023-24 reveals India's overall literacy rate at 80.9% for those aged seven and above, with Mizoram leading at 98.2%. Significant disparities persist across states, gender, and urban-rural..IndiaTimes - Published |
COVID-19 in India Live Updates: Active cases surge to 1828, 15 deaths reported, Karnataka, Rajasthan see spikeIndia is currently seeing a fresh surge in COVID-19 infections, with 1828 active cases reported as of May 30, 2025. The increase is primarily due to rising numbers in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and..DNA - Published | Operation Shield: Mock drills to be conducted in Rajasthan, Punjab, J-K, Haryana, Gujarat on this dateAn official said these drills will include blackouts, siren tests, simulated aerial attacks, and rapid rescue operations.DNA - Published |
Rajasthan state government employee, with close link to ex-Congress minister, detained on suspicion of espionage for PakistanShakur Khan was reportedly working as a personal assistant to former minister Shale Mohammad under the Congress regime in Rajasthan. For the unversed, Shale Mohammad has been a two-time MLA and a..DNA - Published | Days after Operation Sindoor, India to conduct mock drills in 5 states bordering Pakistan tomorrowIndia is all set to conduct mock drills in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. The drills will be held in districts bordering Pakistan.DNA - Published |
What is Mysore Pak? Is it related to Pakistan anyway?After the India-Pakistan clashes in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, some shopkeepers in Rajasthan removed the word "Pak" from the names of sweets. Consequently, 'Moti Pak' became 'Moti Shree',..DNA - Published | 'No talks, no trade, discussion only on PoK: PM Modi's stern warning to PakistanPrime Minister Modi, addressing a rally in Rajasthan, asserted India's firm stance on national security and counterterrorism, highlighting the recent Operation Sindoor where armed forces destroyed..IndiaTimes - Published |
2 years after jumping parole, city's 'Dr Death' held from Rajasthan ashramIndiaTimes - Published | India reports 164 fresh COVID-19 cases in a week, Health Ministry reviews situation, here's what we know so farIndia has reported 164 fresh cases of Covid 19, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi and Rajasthan. Maharashtra has 56 active cases. Two Covid-19 related deaths have been reported, one 59 year old..DNA - Published |
Govt wheat procurement so far this year 11% more than entire 2024 purchaseGovernment wheat procurement has surpassed 296 lakh tonnes, exceeding last year's total purchase, bolstering food security and market stability. While Punjab and Haryana saw decreased procurement due..IndiaTimes - Published | IMD high alert: Delhi, South India, Northeast to experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorm; heatwave in UP, RajasthanThe western coastal region, including states like Kerala, Karnataka and Goa will experience heavy rainfall between May 18 and May 24. The southern region of India, including Tamil Nadu and Puducherry..DNA - Published |
